An Introduction to Quakerism
An Introduction to Quakerism by Pink Dandelion, published by Cambridge University Press on April 12, 2007, offers a comprehensive overview of the Quaker movement. This 294-page book presents a balanced exploration of Quaker theology and contemporary practices, tracing the development of the movement from its origins in the 1650s and 1660s through its various theological shifts and schisms in the following centuries.
Readers will find an in-depth examination of key theological concepts such as ‘endtime’, ‘spiritual intimacy’, and the definition of ‘the world’, which have shaped Quaker beliefs over time. The second half of the book features extracts from Quaker texts that illustrate the diversity of thought within the different Quaker traditions and provides an analysis of their future prospects. This edition is designed to serve both undergraduate and graduate students seeking to understand the historical and social contexts of Quakerism.
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This is a comprehensive introduction to Quakerism which balances a history of the theology of the Quakers or Friends with an overview of present day practice. It charts the growth of the Quaker movement through the 1650s and 1660s, its different theological emphasis in the eighteenth century, and the schisms of the nineteenth century which resulted in the range of Quaker traditions found around the world today. The book focuses in particular on notions of ‘endtime’, ‘spiritual intimacy’, and what counts as ‘the world’ as key areas of theological change. The second half of the book uses extracts from Quaker texts to highlight differences in belief and approach between the different traditions and analyses their future prospects. The book is generously illustrated and includes numerous diagrams to help the reader. Undergraduate and graduate students will find this an essential introduction to the Quaker movement.
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